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Patent GB-2311141-A (GB)
Title: Dual chamber orifice fitting
Inventor: DESAI ASHVIN D
IPC: G01F1/42
Filed: 1996-10-10
Abstract: A dual chamber orifice fitting 10 comprises a lower chamber 20 maintained in fluid communication with a pipeline containing a fluid flow, an upper chamber 40 selectively connected to, or sealed off from, the lower chamber 20 by means of an eccentric sealing member 80 which is selectively rotatable between connecting and sealing positions. The pressure equalization valve 52 and pressure evacuation valve 54 may be formed as a single L-port 3-way valve mounted in a second upper chamber 40' (Fig 26, not shown). The orifice plate 65 is fixed in a carrier 60 through a seal 70, and the lower chamber 20 is provided with centering pins for the plate carrier 60.
Patent GB-2318171-A (GB)
Title: Scraper seal for valves and switches for a displacement meter
Inventor: EVERITT DAVID GEOFFREY
IPC: F16K3/24
Filed: 1996-10-09
Abstract: A valve comprises a valve member 10 reciprocably mounted in a housing 2. An annular scraper seal is either mounted in the housing to provide a seat or is mounted in a recess in member 10 to contact a seat (15, figure 8) in the body 2 in the valve closed position. A sealing arrangement used in the valve comprises further scraper seals 44,46 which define between them an annular gap 49 through which a lubricant/solvent flush is passed in use. The valve is intended for use with shear sensitive material which is prone to set when subjected to frictional forces, such as UV ink. The sealing arrangement can also be used in a pressure switch (99, figures 9 and 10). The switch and valve arrangements can be used in a displacement meter (figure 11).
Patent GB-2318916-A (GB)
Title: Connector fitting for trunking
Inventor: THOMPSON MALCOLM
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1996-10-29
Abstract: A trunking fitting 10 comprises an open connector having a flat base 13 and upright sides 11, 12 extending between at least two generally rectangular openings which lie in mutually inclined planes. The upright sides 11, 12 which together with the base 13 define each opening are not parallel to each other. A lid 22 is also provided and is adapted to close the connector and extends beyond the generally rectangular openings. The lid extensions 23,24 cover the joints between the connector and adjacent trunking sections 17,18 thereby preventing the ingress of dirt or infestation at the joints.
Patent GB-2321105-A (GB)
Title: Remote detection of fluid properties uses magnetostrictive transducer
Inventor: WEBSTER JOHN RICHARD
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 1997-01-10
Abstract: Method and apparatus suitable for remotely detecting pressure, force, temperature, density, vibration, viscosity and speed of sound in fluid. The described embodiment relates to detecting cracking in a hollow fan blade 24 of a turbofan (10, fig. 1). A magnetostriction transducer 62 is arranged in a subchamber 36 of the fan blade 24, interconnected to a main chamber 43. An alternating magnetic field provided by a magnetic coil 64, arranged in the fan casing 28 of the turbofan remote from the fan blade, causes the magnetostriction transducer 62 to generate ultrasonic vibrations in the fan blade and the transducer, for remote detection by transducer 68 which may be a magnetic search coil or a laser interferometer. Processor 70 determines whether the resonant frequency has changed, indicative of a change in pressure of the fan blade due to cracking. A signal is supplied to display 72 or alarm 74. Various constructional arrangements of suitable magnetostriction transducers are shown (figs 5-9).
Patent GB-2320092-A (GB)
Title: Measuring diameters
Inventor: WELLER DAVID THOMAS
IPC: G01B5/02
Filed: 1997-02-03
Abstract: A device for ascertaining the diameter of a circularly cylindrical body, notably pipes of large diameter. The device resembles a micrometer in that it employs a primary scale 27 and an interpolative scale 29, but the scales whilst being engraved in terms of a standard unit of length, specifically the millimetre, such length units each have a length equal to the product (pi * the length of the chosen length unit). The scale may comprise a digital readout. The wire 11 of known length is wrapped around the body to be measured and pulled closely by device 39 which contacts, by carriage means 13 and means 17, the wire ends 15, 19. The scales 27 and 29 are used for determining the wire overlap 31. With the length of wire known and the overlap measured the diameter of a cylindrical body may be determined.
Patent GB-2312920-A (GB)
Title: Pedal locking device for vehicles
Inventor: BROWN THOMAS KEITH
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1997-05-07
Abstract: The invention discloses a security device comprising a first member and a second member which are movable relative to one another, the first member including a locking mechanism which is engageable by means on said second member when the first member is moved from an inoperative position to an operative position. The first member will be in the form of a shroud and the second member is in the form of an anchor member, the shroud carrying a column or housing in which is located a locking mechanism. The first and second members may be hingedly connected together so as to facilitate relative movement of said members from an inoperative position to an operative position.
Patent GB-2327062-A (GB)
Title: Suction operated seed handling device
Inventor: HAMILTON THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: A01C7/04
Filed: 1997-07-09
Abstract: A pick-up and deposit device 10 for individual particles, e.g. seeds, comprising a variable-volume chamber 17 having non-return valve means associated therewith and restricted orifice means 20 communicating with said chamber. The restricted orifice means 20 is substantially closable by an individual particle applied thereto whilst a condition of negative pressure exists in the chamber 17. Chamber 17 is formed from a cup-shaped base member 12 having a flexible cover 15 mounted thereto which can be squeezed by a users hand.
Patent GB-2327468-A (GB)
Title: Unit for method of recycling lubricant in a rolling-element bearing
Inventor: SYNNOTT ANTHONY THOMAS
IPC: F16C33/66
Filed: 1997-07-17
Abstract: A unit (15) serves to collect and recycle grease used as lubricant in a rolling-element bearing (10) supporting a spindle (11). The unit (15) is composed of several annular components (16, 17, 18) which partly surround the bearing (10). Two of the components (17, 18) have respective radial bodies (20) defining interior cavities (24) confronting the interior of the bearing (10) and axial projections (22) which engage on the outer bearing ring (13). The other annular component (16) seats snugly between the two components (17, 18) and the outer bearing ring (13) and communicates via borings (19, 28) with the interior cavities (24). During use, short bursts of air passed into the cavities (24) via the borings (19, 28) forces grease from the cavities (24) back into the interior of the bearing (10).
Patent GB-2330397-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic conveyor valve
Inventor: WHITE RICHARD
IPC: B65G53/56
Filed: 1997-10-18
Abstract: A pneumatic conveyor valve for switching a flow of particulate materials within a system of tubes, the valve having an inlet 2 and two outlets 12, 14. A passageway 8 is pivotally connected to the inlet 2 and can be pivoted about its mounting to selectively connect the inlet 2 to the outlet 12 or the outlet 14. The passageway 8 is provided in a valve member 10 whose body 38 substantially seals the outlet not in register with the passageway 8. The pivotal connection of the passageway 8 to the inlet 2 is by way of a ball and socket style seal arrangement 26, 28.
Patent GB-2330746-A (GB)
Title: Echo canceller with double talk
Inventor: REESOR GORDON J
IPC: H04M9/08
Filed: 1997-10-24
Abstract: An algorithm for canceling echo signals in a telephone network operating in a double talk mode. The conventional normalized least mean square (NLMS) algorithm for echo cancellers is modified such that echo path changes continue to be tracked after double talk has been detected. The modified algorithm DNLMS adaptively adjusts the convergence rate based on the power difference between the echo signal or the residual signal and the near end signal.
Patent GB-2319248-A (GB)
Title: Zirconia-containing coating compositions and their application to metal substrates
Inventor: SANGEETA D
IPC: C09D7/62
Filed: 1997-11-06
Abstract: A thermal barrier coating for metal substrates such as superalloys is a slurry composition, comprising spheres of zirconia, at least some of which are hollow, contained within a porous oxide matrix, such as aluminosilicate. The slurry composition can be applied by slurry casting or similar techniques to the desired surface. Coating methods involve the application of successive layers of variations of the slurry composition, with various curing techniques used between layers and after the final coating is applied. Another embodiment of this invention embraces a composite coating, comprising (i) an oxide matrix phase; (ii) zirconia spheres-embedded in the oxide matrix; and (iii) a porous phase.
Patent GB-2316877-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball with wound hoop-stress layer
Inventor: AOYAMA STEVEN
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1996-05-28
Abstract: The invention includes a golf ball having a substantially spherical inner core (100), a first wound layer (105) of high tensile elastic modulus fibers wound about the inner core (100), and a second molded layer (110) of a polymeric material surrounding the wound layer (105), as well as a method of making a golf ball, including providing an inner core (100) winding a high elastic modulus fiber on the inner core (100) to create a first wound layer (105), and molding an outer layer (110) of polymeric material about the first wound layer (105). The inner core (100) in the above method and apparatus may be made of solid resilient materials or a center (115) wound with a low modulus fiber (120) and provided with an initial tension.
Patent GB-2332610-A (GB)
Title: Covered horse walker
Inventor: HOLLIDAY TREVOR ANTHONY
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: A roof for a horse walker 60 is disclosed having an inner fence 14 and an outer fence 16. The roof is supported in cantilever fashion from legs (38, fig 4) which are themselves attached to fence posts (40). Pushers 66 are provided within the track, to urge a horse to move, and are adjustable in height, e.g. by varying the length of the members 76.
Patent GB-2321174-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable life-saving wrap
Inventor: MASON PAUL
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 1998-01-21
Abstract: A flexible wrap 1 has a series of spaced inflatable pockets 2, hingedly connected to one another along their lengths by respective non-inflatable sections 3. Welded to one face of the wrap is a gas-impermeable sheet 4, which defines a channel for warm air between the pockets and the sheet. A tube attachment 5 is provided for access of warm air to the channel between the pockets and the sheet. The pockets 2 have their own inflation nozzles.
Patent GB-2331862-A (GB)
Title: Claw pole leakage magnet arrangement
Inventor: ASAO YOSHIHITO
IPC: H02K1/28
Filed: 1998-04-21
Abstract: In order to prevent damage to leakage preventing magnets inserted between the claws 23,24 of interdigitated pole pieces when the latter flex due to the magnetic influence of the stator, individual magnets 31,34,41,48 are attached to respective poles. The distal ends of each magnet mounted to a first pole set lie adjacent the base of poles of the second pole set. The magnets are secured by means including protuberances on the magnets engaging recesses in the poles and the complete rotor may be surrounded with a wrapping of carbon fibre resin impregnated tape.
Patent GB-2332641-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing insulation boards
Inventor: ROCHEFORT MALCOLM
IPC: B32B23/00
Filed: 1998-05-27
Abstract: A rigid polymeric insulating foam board is manufactured by forming a panel sandwich comprising a lower substrate 1, an upper substrate 2, and foam layer 3 between the substrates 1, 2. Air streams are applied through elongated slots in air tubes 50, 55 to substantially remove dirt and grit particles from the foam receiving faces of the substrates 1, 2. The foam is laid down across at least 10% of the width of the substrate 1 by a lay down head in the shape of a fish tail. To stack the panels, a leading panel 60 is raised above a stacking bed 62 by support legs 63 and gripped in the raised position by side retaining arms 65. A following panel 70 is delivered into the stacking bed 62, the first panel 60 is dropped into the panel 70, and both panels 60, 70 are raised to receive a following panel.
Patent GB-2345239-A (GB)
Title: Mounting panels in electrical cabinets
Inventor: SCHNABEL JOHN DAVID
IPC: H02B1/30
Filed: 1998-12-30
Abstract: In a cabinet having vertically extending side members (5) forming part of a chassis of the cabinet, panel mounts (1), also to extend vertically in the cabinet and to have panels mounted thereupon, are mountable to the side members (5) by integral members (3) which extend parallel to the outer face of the panel mount (1) at a spacing from the outer face and in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the panel mount (1), i.e., horizontally. The integral members (3) are engaged in respective apertures in the side members (5) or in braces (7) extending between the side members (5) followed by forward or rearward movement to effect securement, retaining means such as pins or studs then being inserted in aligned bores (8, 9) in the panel mounts (1) and side members (5) to prevent return movement.
Patent GB-2346746-A (GB)
Title: Temporary repair of a faulty alternator in a vehicle
Inventor: KEATES JOHN
IPC: H02J7/16
Filed: 1999-02-15
Abstract: A temporary repair to a faulty alternator in a vehicle may be made by connection of a temporary regulator 10 between the alternator output 12 and the field coil connection 14, the regulator 10 pulsing the field coil excitation on and off to provide a maximum alternator output in the range of about 13.5 to 14 volts (1.5 to 2 volts above the nominal battery voltage), substantially regardless of the vehicle load requirement and the battery state. The regulator 10 may have a Zener diode D1 which becomes conductive at about 13.9 volts and switches off at about 13.7 volts. Current flows through a resistor R3 when diode D1 is conductive, so that a transistor Q2 turns on and a transistor Q2 turns off to remove the field coil excitation. The alternator output is thus regulated to about 13.8 volts. The regulator 10 may be designed such that transistor Q1 operates near to its junction breakdown temperature so that the regulator has a limited working life and can only be used as a temporary repair. A repair kit may include the regulator 10 with a heatsink (30, Figs.2,3) and a mounting bracket (20), a block of brush material of a size which can be cut down to suit any vehicle alternator, and quick setting glue to stick the brush material to the brush holder or remaining brush part in the alternator.
Patent GB-2335371-A (GB)
Title: Multi-piece solid golf ball.
Inventor: HIGUCHI HIROSHI
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1999-03-16
Abstract: A multi-piece solid golf ball comprises a solid core, an intermediate layer and a cover. The intermediate layer is formed mainly of a polyurethane resin. The surface of the core has a Shore D hardness (Hs) of less than 55, the intermediate layer has a Shore D hardness (Hm) greater than the that of the core, and the cover has a Shore D hardness (Hc) greater than that of the intermediate layer. The hardness ratios are defined as Hm/Hs from 1.0 to 1.4 and Hc/Hm from 1.0 to 2.0. The cover is preferably formed from an ionomer resin and has a Shore D hardness of between 55 and 65. An adhesive layer may be provided between the cover and the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer may comprise a filler to increase its specific gravity.
Patent GB-2336271-A (GB)
Title: Subscriber line interface circuit (SLIC) simulator
Inventor: HERSCHLER SCOTT C
IPC: H04Q3/42
Filed: 1998-01-15
Abstract: An analog subscriber unit adapter/interface which generates a low voltage ring-tone signal to an audio speaker is provided. The adapter facilitates the use of an analog subscriber unit over and ISDN communications link and provides added functionality to ISDN devices. The SLIC simulator interface of the present invention is preferably provided as part of an ISDN modem, thereby giving added functionality to the modem by allowing analog phones to operate over an ISDN line. The interface operates by simulating the services and functions of an analog SLIC (Subscriber Line Interface Circuit) while converting and formatting the analog information to an ISDN compatible form, and vice versa. The SLIC simulator provides an audible ring-tone signal indicative of an incoming call by way of an audio speaker, thereby obviating the need for a high amplitude ring voltage signal to be sent to the subscriber unit. The need for a ring-trip circuit is therefore also obviated. The absence of a high amplitude ring voltage also permits circuit simplification and associated cost savings because the electrical isolation requirements recognized in the telecommunications industry are less strict for low-voltage circuits.
Patent GB-2341674-A (GB)
Title: Lamp for a vehicle
Inventor: WATANABE SHIGEYUKI
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 1999-09-08
Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle having a metallic light shielding shade (100) that comprises a shade body (110) serving as a light shielding section and a leg (120) which extends rearward from the shade body (110) in substantially a horizontal direction so that the light shielding section (110) is supported in a cantilever manner when the rear end of the leg (120) is inserted and secured to a leg insertion hole (200) formed in a reflector (16) of the lamp. The leg (120) of the light shielding shade is obtained by laminating two plate-like extending portions (122) that have expanded portions (124). Holding grooves (210) are formed in the leg insertion hole (200). When the expanded portions (124) are press-fitted into the holding grooves (210) from the front side of the reflector, and the leg (120) is inserted in the leg insertion hole (200) rear end of the extending leg(123)is bent so as to be on the rear surface of the reflector(16). As a result, the leg (120) of the light shielding shade (100) is securely held in the leg insertion hole (200) of the reflector (16). The leg (120) is formed by laminating two plate-like extending portions (122) so as to have a high rigidity, realizes excellent light distributing characteristics, and prevents deflection of light distribution.
Patent GB-2356817-A (GB)
Title: Non-reusable syringes
Inventor: KOSKA MARC
IPC: A61M5/34
Filed: 1999-12-04
Abstract: A syringe barrel 1 has a hollow distal projection 7 to which a needle 10 is attached. A hub 11 is used to attach the needle 10 to the barrel 1. The hub 11 has a distal part 12 (Fig 2; not shown) to which the needle 10 is fixed, and a proximal part 14 for attachment to the barrel 1. The proximal part 14 includes a bore 15 for receiving the projection 7 and an outwardly-extending flange 16. The syringe barrel 1 has a collar 9 surrounding and spaced from the projection 7 to define a space for receiving the proximal part 14 of the hub 11. The internal surface of the collar 9 includes a single outwardly-extending locking projection 19, arranged so that the flange 16 engages its proximal side to lock the hub 11 to the barrel 1. In a preferred embodiment, the locking projection 19 has a shallow lead-in ramp 20 on the distal side, a more steeply-angled ramp 21 of the proximal side, and a cylindrical surface 22 separating the ramps 20, 21. The projection 19 fixes the hub 11 to the barrel 1 so it is difficult, if not impossible to remove.
Patent GB-2357922-A (GB)
Title: Optimising a data carousel
Inventor: SKAERINGER LARS
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 1999-12-07
Abstract: A method and system for optimising the time required to download objects from an Object Carousel used in a DVB system is provided. The method comprises ensuring that all the directory object representations are located in a subset of modules on the Data Carousel. This means that after one file object has been downloaded, most, if not all of the directory information of the virtual file system will have been resolved so that only a single module needs to be downloaded to access any further file objects.
Patent HU-T60591-A (HU)
Title: Oxyfluorfen-containing herbicidal compositions in form of dispersible granules
Inventor: CAYER CHRISTINE MARY
IPC: A01N33/22
Filed: 1992-03-10
Abstract: A dispersible granular formulation has been developed which contains oxyfluorfen herbicide. This formulation provides excellent suspensibility characteristics, and reduces post-emergent vapour phytotoxicity.
Patent HU-T71967-A (HU)
Title: Support of wheelset for bogie
Inventor: HOFFMANN OSKAR
IPC: B61F5/00
Filed: 1994-02-09
Abstract: Wheel set guide of a bogie (1) which is equipped with helical springs (5) as primary springs, the guide and traction forces of the wheel sets being transmitted to the bogie (1) exclusively by means of the helical springs (5) arranged in pairs. <IMAGE>
Patent IL-45757-A (IL)
Title: Radio-frequency pulse generation system and method
IPC: G01S3/04
Filed: 1974-09-30
Abstract: This disclosure is concerned with radio-frequency pulse generation, as for Loran type navigation transmissions and the like, wherein the transmitted pulse is generated by causing a pair of opposite poled half-cycle pulse generators to impulse-excite a tuned coupling network and antenna (or other load), the transfer function characteristics of which are adjusted to yield the desired pulse shape, with the complete cycle resulting from the pair of pulse generator half-cycles controlling, for example, the first two half cycles of the leading edge of the antenna pulse current, and the network and antenna characteristics controlling the remaining half cycles.
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Patent IL-59646-A (IL)
Title: Preparation of lower alkyl 3,3-dimethyl-4-pentenoate
IPC: C07C67/00
Filed: 1980-03-14
Abstract: 3-Methyl-2-butenyl 3,3-dimethyl-4-pentenoate, by-product in the condensation between 3-methyl-2-butene-1-ol and a lower alkyl orthoacetate, can be recycled into the condensation by alkoxylating it with a lower alkyl alcohol or orthoacetate in the presence of a basic ester exchange catalyst.
Patent IL-77184-A (IL)
Title: Process for encapsulating organic compounds
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1985-11-29
Abstract: Process for the formation and the simultaneous encapsulation of small particles of a compound from solution which comprises: (a) dissolving said compound in a first solvent; (b) preparing a solution of encapsulating material and an electrolyte in a second solvent which is miscible with the first solvent and in which the compound to be encapsulated is more or less insoluble, in an amount which is effective, but present in an amount just insufficient to cause coacervation of the encapsulating material without interacting with it; (c) mixing the solutions from step (a) and (b) while stirring to cause the concurrent precipitation of the compound as small particles and formation of a coacervate of the encapsulating material; and (d) gelling the encapsulating material.
Patent IL-80804-A (IL)
Title: Process for the preparation of peptides by use of perchlorates
IPC: C07K1/06
Filed: 1986-11-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of protected arginine-containing peptides by fragment coupling, at least one arginine-containing fragment being reacted as perchlorate, and to protected secretin derivatives of the formula I described.
Patent IL-81105-A (IL)
Title: Antibiotic a 40926 mannosyl aglycon
Inventor: ENRICO SELVA
IPC: C12P21/00
Filed: 1986-12-26
Abstract: The present invention concerns a new antibiotic substance denominated antibiotic A 40926 mannosyl aglycon and the addition salts thereof, a process for preparing it from antibiotic A 40926 complex or a factor thereof, and its use in the treatment of infectious diseases involving microorganisms susceptible to it.